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MCI → MCO
Which side of the plane to sit from Kansas City International Airport (Kansas City) to Orlando International Airport (Orlando)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side is generally superior for this route as it offers the best chance to spot the iconic Florida theme parks and the winding Ozark waterways during the initial climb.
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Lake of the Ozarks
Early in the flight, look for the 'Dragon' shape of this massive man-made lake in central Missouri.
Ozark National Forest
Aerial views of the rolling green hills and rugged terrain of northern Arkansas.
Florida Nature Coast
As you enter Florida airspace, look for the marshy transition zones and the Gulf of Mexico on the horizon.
Walt Disney World Resort
During the final approach into MCO, identify the Magic Kingdom, Epcot's Spaceship Earth, and the vast resort properties.
Universal Orlando
See the roller coasters of Islands of Adventure and the Volcano Bay water park shortly before touchdown.
Choose the right side for afternoon or evening flights to witness stunning sunsets over the Gulf. This side is critical for theme park spotting; keep your window shade up as soon as the descent begins, as the pilot often vectors around the parks for the final lineup.
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The Mississippi River
Watch as the aircraft crosses the massive 'Great River' near the Missouri-Tennessee-Arkansas border regions.
Atlanta Outskirts
On more easterly flight paths, catch glimpses of the northern Georgia suburbs and the Appalachian foothills.
Space Coast Horizon
As you descend into Central Florida, the Atlantic coastline and Cape Canaveral are visible in the far distance.
Orlando Urban Layout
A clear view of the downtown Orlando skyline and the northern residential lakes of Winter Park during the descent.
Sit on the left for morning flights to keep the sun behind you for better photography. This side is ideal for spotting the massive river systems of the American South and the dense canopy of the Chattahoochee National Forest area.
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Get eSIMs for United StatesDistance: 1,726 km (1,072 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 18 min
Departure: MCI (39.2976, -94.713898)
Arrival: MCO (28.429399490356445, -81.30899810791016)
Route Type: Domestic
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